Posted on : 16 Sep, 2023 | Author : | Source : Ministry of Coal
In a recently published statistical report by the Ministry of Coal, India's coal sector has witnessed remarkable advancements in coal production, dispatch, and power generation during the month of August 2023. These figures demonstrate a robust performance when compared to the same period in the preceding year, underscoring the resilience and expansion of the coal industry.
Insight1: Coal Production Soars by 17.76%
In August 2023, India's coal production surged by an impressive 17.76%, reaching 68.37 MT, compared to 58.05 MT during the same period in the previous year (Aug'22). This significant increase can be attributed to the commendable performances of Coal India Limited (CIL), Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL), and Captives/Others, who registered growth rates of 13.19%, 22.44%, and 42.63%, respectively. In specific terms, they produced 52.31 MT, 5.02 MT, and 11.04 MT of coal during the month.
Insight 2: Robust Growth in Coking Coal Production by 14.82%
The production of coking coal, a crucial raw material for the steel manufacturing sector, demonstrated substantial growth, increasing by 14.82%. In August 2023, India produced 4.77 MT of coking coal, up from 4.15 MT in the same month of the previous year. CIL and Captive/Others played significant roles in driving growth of 15.24% and 11.36%, respectively, producing 4.27 MT and 0.50 MT of coking coal.
Production during Aug |
Production upto Aug |
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Sl No |
Subs |
Monthly |
FY 24 |
Achmt.(%) |
FY 23 |
Growth (%) |
FY 24 |
FY 23 |
Growth (%) |
1 |
ECL |
3.00 |
2.65 |
88.33 |
2.36 |
12.29 |
15.60 |
13.38 |
16.59 |
2 |
BCCL |
2.80 |
3.11 |
111.07 |
2.72 |
14.34 |
16.24 |
13.51 |
20.21 |
3 |
CCL |
5.40 |
5.79 |
107.22 |
4.73 |
22.41 |
29.10 |
25.97 |
12.05 |
4 |
NCL |
10.56 |
11.36 |
107.58 |
10.53 |
7.88 |
57.45 |
53.83 |
6.72 |
5 |
WCL |
3.15 |
3.01 |
95.56 |
2.45 |
22.86 |
21.82 |
18.37 |
18.78 |
6 |
SECL |
11.46 |
11.81 |
103.05 |
9.46 |
24.84 |
66.63 |
54.28 |
22.75 |
7 |
MCL |
14.49 |
14.58 |
100.62 |
13.96 |
4.44 |
74.58 |
73.91 |
0.91 |
8 |
NEC |
0.01 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.01 |
-100.00 |
0.04 |
0.07 |
-38.46 |
CIL |
50.86 |
52.31 |
102.85 |
46.22 |
13.19 |
281.46 |
253.31 |
11.12 |
|
9 |
SCCL |
4.77 |
5.02 |
105.24 |
4.10 |
22.44 |
26.41 |
24.30 |
8.68 |
10 |
Captives/Others |
11.29 |
11.04 |
97.76 |
7.74 |
42.63 |
53.15 |
46.52 |
14.25 |
Grand Total |
66.92 |
68.37 |
102.16 |
58.05 |
17.76 |
361.02 |
324.13 |
11.38 |
Dispatch during Aug |
Dispatch upto Aug |
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Sl. No |
Subs |
Monthly |
FY 24 |
Achmt.(%) |
FY 23 |
Growth (%) |
FY 24 |
FY 23 |
Growth (%) |
1 |
ECL |
3.20 |
2.79 |
87.19 |
2.67 |
4.49 |
15.46 |
14.46 |
6.92 |
2 |
BCCL |
2.90 |
3.10 |
106.90 |
2.68 |
15.67 |
16.13 |
14.48 |
11.40 |
3 |
CCL |
5.60 |
6.70 |
119.64 |
5.10 |
31.37 |
34.92 |
31.45 |
11.03 |
4 |
NCL |
10.50 |
11.72 |
111.62 |
10.70 |
9.53 |
58.50 |
56.64 |
3.28 |
5 |
WCL |
3.60 |
4.70 |
130.56 |
3.31 |
41.99 |
27.71 |
23.90 |
15.94 |
6 |
SECL |
14.90 |
14.17 |
95.10 |
11.38 |
24.52 |
73.17 |
62.55 |
16.98 |
7 |
MCL |
16.40 |
15.82 |
96.46 |
15.32 |
3.26 |
79.52 |
79.59 |
-0.09 |
8 |
NEC |
0.01 |
0.00 |
0.04 |
0.05 |
-20.00 |
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CIL |
57.10 |
59.01 |
103.35 |
51.17 |
15.32 |
305.46 |
283.12 |
7.89 |
|
9 |
SCCL |
4.77 |
5.36 |
112.37 |
4.04 |
32.67 |
28.07 |
24.67 |
13.78 |
10 |
Captives |
11.29 |
10.74 |
95.09 |
8.05 |
33.40 |
58.36 |
47.75 |
22.22 |
Grand Total |
73.16 |
75.11 |
102.66 |
63.26 |
18.73 |
391.89 |
355.54 |
10.22 |
Insight 3: Coal Dispatch Witnesses an 18.73% Surge
The dispatch of coal in August 2023 also showcased an impressive increase of 18.73%, reaching a total of 75.11 MT, in contrast to the 63.26 MT dispatched in August 2022. CIL, SCCL, and Captives/Others played a significant role, registering growth rates of 15.32%, 32.67%, and 33.40%, respectively. They dispatched 59.01 MT, 5.36 MT, and 10.74 MT of coal during the month.
Insight 4: Power Utilities Observe a 12.78% Dispatch Growth
Significantly, power utilities reported a noteworthy 12.78% increase in coal dispatch during August 2023, dispatching 60.54 MT compared to 53.68 MT in August 2022. This upswing in coal dispatch to power utilities underlines the steady supply of energy, a vital factor in sustaining the country's power requirements.
Dispatch during Aug |
Dispatch upto Aug |
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Sectors |
FY 24 |
FY 23 |
Growth (%) |
FY 24 |
FY 23 |
Growth (%) |
Power |
60.54 |
53.68 |
12.78 |
320.41 |
304.42 |
5.25 |
CPP |
5.42 |
3.21 |
69.07 |
25.15 |
14.29 |
75.97 |
Steel |
0.71 |
0.62 |
15.21 |
3.99 |
3.06 |
30.29 |
Cement |
0.74 |
0.58 |
26.68 |
3.89 |
3.32 |
17.25 |
Sponge Iron |
0.81 |
0.58 |
39.83 |
4.07 |
2.99 |
36.19 |
Others |
6.88 |
4.59 |
49.99 |
34.38 |
27.46 |
25.19 |
Total |
75.11 |
63.26 |
18.73 |
391.89 |
355.54 |
10.22 |
Insight 5: Remarkable Expansion in Coal-Based Power Generation
Coal-based power generation experienced remarkable growth, registering a 23.51% increase in August 2023 compared to the same month in the preceding year. This surge in coal-based power generation played a pivotal role in contributing to the overall power generation, which witnessed a significant uptick of 19.33% when compared to August 2022. Moreover, on a month-to-month basis, both coal-based and total power generation recorded substantial growth rates of 6.33% and 8.84%, respectively, compared to July 2023.
Source-wise |
Aug-23 |
% share |
Aug-22 |
Jul-23 |
Growth(%) |
Growth(%) |
Coal |
105956 |
65.14 |
85785 |
99646 |
23.51 |
6.33 |
Lignite |
2540 |
1.56 |
2783 |
2779 |
-8.72 |
-8.58 |
Hydro |
24095 |
14.81 |
24806 |
19947 |
-2.87 |
20.79 |
Nuclear |
4354 |
2.68 |
3467 |
3929 |
25.58 |
10.81 |
Gas, Naptha & Diesel |
3570 |
2.20 |
1847 |
2221 |
93.30 |
60.77 |
RES (Wind, Solar, Biomass & Others) |
22138 |
13.61 |
17617 |
20919 |
25.66 |
5.82 |
Total |
162653 |
100.00 |
136305 |
149441 |
19.33 |
8.84 |
Insight 6: Top 35 Mines Showcase Strong Performance
Among India’s top 35 mines, a noteworthy 15 mines exceeded their projected output by producing more than 100%, demonstrating their exceptional productivity. Additionally, 13 mines achieved production figures of over 80%, but below 100%, showcasing consistent and reliable performance. Six mines maintained a production rate of more than 50% but below 80%, indicating their substantial contributions to the sector. Only one mine fell below the 50% production mark.
Sr. No |
Subsidiary |
Mines |
Annual Target (MT) |
Prod. Upto July’23 (MT) |
Prod. During Aug’23 (MT) |
Target upto Aug’23 (MT) |
Prod. Upto Aug’23 (MT) |
Achievement |
1 |
ECL |
Rajmahal |
15.4 |
2.74 |
0.63 |
5.05 |
3.37 |
67% |
2 |
ECL |
Sonepur Bazari |
11 |
3.46 |
0.62 |
3.6 |
4.08 |
113% |
3 |
BCCL |
Amalgameted BOCP |
5 |
1.61 |
0.42 |
1.74 |
2.03 |
117% |
4 |
CCL |
Amrapali |
21 |
5.8 |
1.6 |
7.78 |
7.4 |
95% |
5 |
CCL |
Magadh |
18 |
5.23 |
1.24 |
6.66 |
6.47 |
97% |
6 |
CCL |
Ashoka |
7.5 |
3.24 |
0.78 |
2.77 |
4.02 |
145% |
7 |
CCL |
AKK |
6.5 |
1.55 |
0.28 |
2.4 |
1.83 |
76% |
8 |
NCL |
Jayant |
28 |
9.26 |
2.45 |
11.39 |
11.71 |
103% |
9 |
NCL |
Dudhichua |
23.5 |
7.61 |
1.9 |
9.55 |
9.51 |
100% |
10 |
NCL |
Nigahi |
22.5 |
8.36 |
1.97 |
9.14 |
10.33 |
113% |
11 |
NCL |
Amlohri |
15 |
4.7 |
1.25 |
6.1 |
5.95 |
98% |
12 |
NCL |
Khadia |
15 |
5.5 |
1.28 |
6.09 |
6.78 |
111% |
13 |
NCL |
Bina |
10.5 |
3.33 |
0.79 |
4.25 |
4.12 |
97% |
14 |
NCL |
Krishnashila |
7.5 |
2.87 |
0.29 |
3.04 |
3.16 |
104% |
15 |
NCL |
Block-B |
7.5 |
2.46 |
1.05 |
3.04 |
3.51 |
115% |
16 |
WCL |
Penganga |
5.4 |
1.22 |
0.22 |
1.71 |
1.44 |
84% |
17 |
WCL |
Mungoli |
5.2 |
1.16 |
0 |
1.65 |
1.16 |
70% |
18 |
SECL |
Gevra |
60 |
17.6 |
3.46 |
20.7 |
21.06 |
102% |
19 |
SECL |
Kusmunda |
50 |
11.63 |
2.87 |
16.49 |
14.5 |
88% |
20 |
SECL |
Dipka |
40 |
9.5 |
1.9 |
13.19 |
11.4 |
86% |
21 |
SECL |
Manikpur |
5.25 |
2.14 |
0.53 |
1.73 |
2.67 |
154% |
22 |
MCL |
Bhubaneswari |
30 |
6.95 |
1.78 |
11.36 |
8.73 |
77% |
23 |
MCL |
Lakhanpur |
22.5 |
7.25 |
1.68 |
8.51 |
8.93 |
105% |
24 |
MCL |
Kulda |
21 |
7.56 |
1.9 |
7.95 |
9.46 |
119% |
25 |
MCL |
Garjanbahal |
18.2 |
4.47 |
1.31 |
6.89 |
5.78 |
84% |
26 |
MCL |
Ananta |
16 |
5.54 |
1.38 |
6.05 |
6.92 |
114% |
27 |
MCL |
Lingaraj |
15 |
5.7 |
1.25 |
5.67 |
6.95 |
123% |
28 |
MCL |
Kaniha |
13 |
3.9 |
0.95 |
4.92 |
4.85 |
99% |
29 |
MCL |
Hingula |
12 |
4.29 |
1.05 |
4.53 |
5.34 |
118% |
30 |
MCL |
Bharatpur |
10.24 |
2.72 |
0.36 |
3.87 |
3.08 |
80% |
31 |
MCL |
Belpahar |
9 |
2.11 |
0.4 |
3.4 |
2.51 |
74% |
32 |
MCL |
Balram |
8 |
2.31 |
0.56 |
3.02 |
2.87 |
95% |
33 |
MCL |
Samaleswari |
8 |
2.08 |
0.46 |
3.02 |
2.54 |
84% |
34 |
MCL |
Siarmal |
8 |
0.64 |
0.4 |
3.02 |
1.04 |
34% |
35 |
MCL |
Jagannath |
7.5 |
2.2 |
0.53 |
2.8 |
2.8 |
97% |
Total |
578.19 |
168.71 |
39.54 |
213.11 |
208.25 |
98% |
(Based on monthly statistics of coal for August 2023 -Ministry of coal)